KATHMANDU, MARCH 23

Norwegian Ambassador to Nepal Torun Dramdal today paid a courtesy call on Minister of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal at the latter’s office in Singha Durbar.

The meeting focused on bilateral welfare and concerns of both Nepal and Norway.

On the occasion, stating that Norway was a reliable development partner for Nepal, the minister remembered Norway’s positive assistance in drafting the constitution here and its peace process.

Praising Norway for its assistance in the areas of energy, society, education and climate change, she said that Nepal was always interested in cooperating with the country in the realms of mutual concerns and development.

Nepal had been incurring a huge loss every year due to off-season rains caused by climate change. So, it wants to join hands with the Norwegian Government in reducing such risks, she said. It could be exemplary work when there was cooperation between Nepal and Norway in reducing risks in districts such as Manang, Ilam and Sindhupalchowk where off-season rains took its toll, she added.

In response, the Norwegian ambassador said that the Norwegian Government was interested in expanding its investments in energy sector of Nepal and would cooperate with it in the development of its renewable energy and hydropower.

A version of this article appears in the print on March 24, 2022, of The Himalayan Times.